Ellis has since alleged Guard officials have blocked him from his squadron’s facilities and are reviewing his medical history to set up a medical discharge and deny him full-time retirement benefits.

Wisconsin National Guard spokesman Joe Trovato says the Wisconsin Guard’s top commander, Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, has ordered an investigation into Ellis’ reprisal allegations. Trovato says Dunbar has brought in an officer from another state to conduct the probe independently.

Federal military officials have agreed to review how the Wisconsin National Guard handles sexual assault in the wake of multiple alleged incidents dating back to 2002, Gov. Tony Evers and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin said Wednesday.

Todd Richmond, The Associated Press

April 24, 2019

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